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Social Skills Courses

Social skills courses can help you learn effective communication, active listening, conflict resolution, and emotional intelligence. You can build skills in networking, teamwork, and persuasive speaking, which are vital in both personal and professional settings. Many courses introduce tools like role-playing exercises and feedback mechanisms that enhance interpersonal interactions and help you practice these skills in real-time scenarios.

Popular Social Skills Courses and Certifications


  • U

    University of Amsterdam

    Unraveling the Cycling City

    Skills you'll gain: Culture, Socioeconomics, Sociology, Social Sciences, Systems Thinking, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Cultural Diversity, Policy Analysis, Spatial Analysis, Biology, Case Studies, Environment, Qualitative Research, European History

    4.9 stars, 254 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.9 (254) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • J

    John Wiley & Sons

    Leadership and Organizational Culture Evolution

    Skills you'll gain: Culture Transformation, Organizational Leadership, Organizational Development, Organizational Structure, Organizational Strategy, Organizational Change, Strategic Leadership, Culture, Business Leadership, Organizational Effectiveness, Team Leadership, Leadership Studies, Business Transformation, Leadership Development, Leadership, Succession Planning, Organizational Skills, Employee Engagement, Adaptability

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    Utrecht University

    Human Rights for Open Societies

    Skills you'll gain: Social Justice, Court Systems, Political Sciences, Immigration Law, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Diversity Awareness, European History, Cultural Diversity, Social Sciences, Lawsuits, Civil Law, Adjudication, Legal Proceedings, Case Law, Case Studies

    4.8 stars, 632 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (632) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Free
    Free
  • B

    Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo

    Diseño y Gestión de Proyectos de Desarrollo

    Skills you'll gain: Project Risk Management, Risk Management, Project Design, Work Breakdown Structure, Risk Analysis, Risk Management Framework, Risk Mitigation, Case Studies, Cost Management, Earned Value Management, Project Scoping, Project Controls, Project Schedules, Project Management, Project Closure, Milestones (Project Management), Sustainable Development, Program Evaluation, Risk Control, Scope Management

    4.8 stars, 697 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.8 (697) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • T

    The State University of New York

    Home-Based Child Care

    Skills you'll gain: Injury Prevention, Child Development, Childhood Education and Development, Working With Children, Business Planning, Accident Prevention, Special Education, Education and Training, Teaching, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Family Support, Emotional Intelligence, Emergency Response, Parent Communication, Nutrition and Diet, Small Business Accounting, Tax Management, Policy Development, Fiscal Management, Creativity

    4.8 stars, 179 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.8 (179) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    Universiteit Leiden

    Security & Safety Challenges in a Globalized World

    Skills you'll gain: Risk Management, Safety and Security, Cyber Attacks, Case Studies, Computer Security Incident Management, Public Safety and National Security, Risk Analysis, Cybersecurity, Incident Management, International Relations, Crisis Intervention, Policy Analysis, Governance, Public Policies

    4.8 stars, 472 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (472) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • O

    O.P. Jindal Global University

    Power and Foreign Policy in International Relations

    Skills you'll gain: International Relations, Diplomacy, Governance, Strategic Decision-Making, Strategic Prioritization

    4.7 stars, 346 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (346) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • U

    University of California, Irvine

    Emerging Trends & Technologies in the Virtual K-12 Classroom

    Skills you'll gain: Education Software and Technology, Learning Management Systems, Collaborative Software, Digital pedagogy, Teaching, Augmented Reality, Game Design, Virtual Environment, Emerging Technologies, Technology Strategies, Information Privacy, Personally Identifiable Information, Content Management, Social Media

    4.6 stars, 671 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.6 (671) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • I

    IBM

    Penetration Testing, Threat Hunting, and Cryptography

    Skills you'll gain: Cyber Threat Hunting, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Penetration Testing, Threat Detection, MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Cryptography, Security Testing, Application Security, Encryption, Cybersecurity, Vulnerability Scanning, Brute-force attacks, Vulnerability Assessments, AI Integrations, Exploitation techniques, Test Planning

    4.6 stars, 2.5K reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.6 (2.5K) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • I

    IE Business School

    Trade, Immigration and Exchange Rates in a Globalized World

    Skills you'll gain: International Finance, Economics, Financial Policy, International Relations, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Economic Development, Socioeconomics, Payment Systems, Social Studies, Supply And Demand, Market Dynamics, Demography, Policy Analysis, Trend Analysis

    4.8 stars, 303 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (303) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • S

    Sciences Po

    Afrique et mondialisation, regards croisés

    Skills you'll gain: International Relations, World History, Diplomacy, Socioeconomics, Culture, Social Sciences, Cultural Diversity, Social Justice, Political Sciences, Economics, Conflict Management, European History, Sociology, Public Policies, Governance

    4.8 stars, 244 reviews, Beginner, Course, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.8 (244) · Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • U

    University of Pennsylvania

    Copyright Law

    Skills you'll gain: Intellectual Property, Case Law, Legal Risk, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Case Studies, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Music, Litigation and Civil Justice

    4.8 stars, 396 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (396) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular social skills courses

  • Unraveling the Cycling City: University of Amsterdam
  • Leadership and Organizational Culture Evolution: John Wiley & Sons
  • Human Rights for Open Societies: Utrecht University
  • Diseño y Gestión de Proyectos de Desarrollo: Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo
  • Home-Based Child Care: The State University of New York
  • Security & Safety Challenges in a Globalized World: Universiteit Leiden
  • Power and Foreign Policy in International Relations: O.P. Jindal Global University
  • Emerging Trends & Technologies in the Virtual K-12 Classroom: University of California, Irvine
  • Penetration Testing, Threat Hunting, and Cryptography: IBM
  • Trade, Immigration and Exchange Rates in a Globalized World: IE Business School

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